Fire crews dashed to battle an early morning blaze Tuesday at a Gloucester, Massachusetts hotel, which was quiet in its off-season slumber. Flames erupted from an air conditioning unit at the Ocean House Hotel at Bass Rocks, sending firefighters swiftly to contain the incident to a single room. The Gloucester Fire Department and other officials reported no injuries as the fire was promptly extinguished, according to NBC Boston.

The scenario unfolded just beyond 1:30 a.m. on Atlantic Road, where the first responders found themselves poised to decisively snap into action. "Firefighters quickly knocked down the flames, containing the damage to a small, confined area," Fire Chief Eric Smith heralded, a statement procured by Boston 25 News reflected on the incident's swift resolution. Their quick response ensured that the situation was under control within 90 minutes.

At the time of the fire, the hotel was closed with no guests to speak of, reinforcing the absence of injury. This corner unit at the Atlantis Oceanfront Inn bore the brunt of the blaze, marked now by the casualty of char and the memory of smoke against the cool Massachusetts night.

Community members can rest a little easier knowing their local firefighting teams are prepared to quickly resolve such potentially disruptive events. "Our firefighters responded quickly, and their swift response limited damage to a small, confined area," Chief Smith voiced to Boston 25 News